deterrence

Noun deterrence has 3 senses

• deterrence(n = noun.motive) disincentive - a negative motivational influence;
is a kind of rational motive
Derived form adjective deterrent₁

• deterrence(n = noun.communication) determent, intimidation - a communication that makes you afraid to try something;
is a kind of discouragement
Derived form verb deter₂

• deterrence(n = noun.act) - the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety;
is a kind of hinderance, hindrance, interference
has particulars: discouragement, nuclear deterrence
Derived forms verb deter₁, adjective deterrent₁